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Teams formed to lead university themes 26 February 2026The teams that will lead the themes guiding Leiden University’s strategic positioning in the coming years have been formed.
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Vici grants for research into antibodies, galaxies and Indigenous communities 26 February 2026Three Leiden researchers have been awarded a Vici grant by the Dutch Research Council. The funding of up to 1.5 million euros supports ‘talented, adve...
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Iran deserves our attention: ‘We must share our knowledge about this conflict’ 26 February 2026‘Don’t forget us. Don’t stop talking about Iran.’ In a packed lecture hall at the new Spui Campus in The Hague, a panel discussion was held this Tuesd...
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Four years of war in Ukraine: what Europe can learn from the battlefield 25 February 2026Four years of war in Ukraine have transformed the nature of warfare, with drones, digital defence systems and improvised solutions shaping the battlef...
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Hub for Impactful and Engaged Research launched 24 February 2026The Hub for Impactful and Engaged Research is a new collaboration that brings together five leading educational institutions in the province of Zuid-H...
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‘Violence has meaning’: what drives people to use it? 23 February 2026Violence such as assault or head-butting causes pain, shock and distress. It is often seen as savage or senseless. But for those who commit it, violen...
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Interdisciplinary archaeological investigation uncovers gender- and age-selective violence 2,800 years ago 23 February 2026New research has revealed that one of Europe’s largest prehistoric mass graves records the deliberate killing of women and children, showing how gende...
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People with Parkinson’s positive about digital at-home tests 23 February 2026Can cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s disease be measured using digital tests at home? According to an interdisciplinary team of researcher...
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Largest radio survey ever maps the Universe in unprecedented detail 19 February 2026The radio telescope LOFAR, with a major contribution from Leiden Observatory, has produced the most detailed radio map of the Universe ever made. Neve...
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A quick call with Looi van Kessel on the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture: ‘International Women’s Day is important for everyone’ 17 February 2026Every year, Leiden University hosts the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture to mark International Women’s Day. This year, historian Nadia Bouras will speak...
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Summer School Science Communication: ‘You make an impact together with your audience’ 16 February 2026Do you want to improve your science communication skills, or are you just taking your first steps in this field? Then the Summer School Science Commun...
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A quick chat with Maaike Swart about the programme for organisational development: ‘improvement at multiple levels’ 13 February 2026Last year, Maaike Swart moved from coordinating the Strategic Plan implementation agenda to joining the Organisational Development team. As Programme ...
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Better understanding of cancer drugs – Leiden spin-off Omivera receives seed investment 12 February 2026How do you know if a drug will actually work? The Leiden-based spin-off Omivera is developing a new technology that could provide clearer answers. The...
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Quentin Bourgeois appointed new Vice-Dean for Education at the Faculty of Archaeology 12 February 2026Quentin Bourgeois, Associate Professor of European Prehistory, will assume the position of Vice-Dean for Education at the Faculty of Archaeology of Le...
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DNA study reveals remarkable stability in prehistoric Low Countries populations 11 February 2026For thousands of years, the prehistoric communities of the Low Countries followed their own path compared with the rest of Europe. This unique region ...